Good morning, Waltham,
Welcome to Issue 10. We have officially reached double digits! To celebrate, and to thank the hundreds of neighbors who read this every week, I am introducing a brand new fun element to the newsletter.
This week we are launching our first trivia challenge, visiting a breakfast institution, and uncovering a world changing invention born right here.
Let's get into it.
🚧 THE BIG NEWS
The Insider Trivia Challenge
It is time to test your local knowledge. I want to turn this into a two way conversation and see who really knows their history. The very first person to reply to this email with the correct answer to the question below will get a dedicated shoutout in Issue 11.
The Question: Which historic Waltham estate features a landscape specifically designed by the legendary architect Frederick Law Olmsted?
Hit reply and send me your best guess. Good luck.
🍽️ THIS WEEK'S EAT
Josephs Two, 805 Main Street
If you need a reliable classic breakfast this weekend, you need to visit Josephs Two. For over forty years, this family diner has been serving up award winning New England breakfasts and great American lunches. They feature a cozy, country dining atmosphere that makes it a perfect Saturday morning spot.
📍 Open daily | 805 Main St
📅 3 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
Sunset Latin Dance on the Common
Thursday May 14 at 6:00 pm. Head down to the Waltham Common Gazebo tonight for a free community sunset Latin dance session. It is a great way to enjoy the warm weather and meet neighbors.
We Are Waltham Storytelling Workshop
Thursday May 14 at 6:30 pm. If you have ever wanted to craft your own narratives, the city is hosting a free generative storytelling workshop tonight. Head over to the Charles River Museum for this unique event.
Senior Resource Fair
Friday May 15 at 10:00 am. Congresswoman Katherine Clark is hosting a resource fair at the Waltham Senior Center on School Street. The Waltham Fire Department will also be in attendance to provide safety information and connect with the community.
🛍️ LOCAL FIND
The Calvary Cemetery Indian Hollow
If you are fascinated by the deepest roots of local history, take a quiet walk through Calvary Cemetery. Early English settlers recorded the presence of an area known as Indian Hollow right inside the cemetery grounds. This area marks the thousands of years of indigenous history that existed in the valley long before the city was ever incorporated.
📍 250 High St
💬 ONE GOOD THING
We are known as the Watch City, but Waltham is also the birthplace of the microwave oven. During World War II, an inventor named Percy Spencer was working at Raytheon right here in Waltham. He noticed a candy bar in his pocket had melted while he stood near an active radar set. He eventually invented a way to mass produce the magnetron tube, which led to the creation of the very first microwave ovens.
See you next Thursday,
Pankhi
The Waltham Insider
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